What is CRPS?

Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic, severe pain condition. The key symptom is severe pain that is greater than you would expect for the type of injury. The pain usually gets worse rather than better. CRPS most often affects one of the arms, legs, hands or feet. CRPS can happen at any age.

Symptoms of CRPS Include:

The key symptom is continuous, intense pain out of proportion to the severity of the injury (if an injury has occurred), which gets worse rather than better over time. CRPS most often affects one of the extremities (arms, legs, hands, or feet) and is also often accompanied by:

“Burning” pain

Increased skin sensitivity

Changes in skin temperature: warmer or cooler compared to the opposite extremity